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What is an associate professor of pathology and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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An assistant professor in pathology teaches university classes in their specialized field of pathology, which can be clinical, anatomical, forensic, dermatopathology, and surgical, among others. They may either teach pathology courses to undergraduate or undergraduate students at universities or colleges.

Much like any other type of professor, the duties of an assistant professor in pathology revolve around preparing lesson plans, delivering lectures, administering activities, and assessing students using tests and assignments. They may also facilitate laboratory activities as well as participate in research programs within their field. Many assistant professors are also committee members, which entails additional duties.

The basic requirement to become an assistant professor in pathology is a degree in physiology, anatomy, medicine, or biology, usually a doctorate or master's degree. Professors are also required to have teaching licenses. Moreover, they must prove that they are capable of proper classroom management before they can secure a position.

As an assistant professor in pathology, one can earn an average of $123,000 per year. With enough experience, assistant professors can become professors with an even higher earning potential.

ScoreAssociate Professor Of PathologyUS Average
Salary
7.6

Avg. Salary $98,265

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.9

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 19.58%

Black or African American 5.17%

Hispanic or Latino 9.80%

Unknown 4.47%

White 60.81%

Gender

female 49.45%

male 50.55%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
7.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an associate professor of pathology

  1. Explore associate professor of pathology education requirements

    Most common associate professor of pathology degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.8 %

    Doctorate

    25.0 %

    Certificate

    9.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific associate professor of pathology skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Research Projects43.29%
    Resident Training17.42%
    Reference Laboratories13.13%
    Tissue Collection10.24%
    Blood Bank8.70%
  3. Complete relevant associate professor of pathology training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New associate professors of pathology learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an associate professor of pathology based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real associate professor of pathology resumes.
  4. Research associate professor of pathology duties and responsibilities

    • Manage externally fund genome sequencing projects as a principal investigator.
    • Develop a new protocol for mapping DNA translocations after damage with next generation sequencing technology.
    • Develop a new protocol for mapping DNA translocations after damage with next generation sequencing technology.
  5. Apply for associate professor of pathology jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an associate professor of pathology job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average associate professor of pathology salary

The average associate professor of pathology salary in the United States is $98,265 per year or $47 per hour. Associate professor of pathology salaries range between $47,000 and $203,000 per year.

Average associate professor of pathology salary
$98,265 Yearly
$47.24 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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